IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 23.65
Definition Of Speeding
A person commits the offense of speeding when he drives a vehicle upon a highway
[1] at a speed which is greater than the applicable maximum speed limit.
[or]
[2] at a speed that is 40 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum
speed limit.
[or]
[3] at a speed that is 30 miles per hour or more but less than 40 miles per hour in excess
of the applicable maximum speed limit.
[or]
[4] at a speed which is greater than is reasonable and proper with regard to traffic
conditions and the use of the highway.
[or]
[5] at a speed which endangers the safety of any person or property.
[or]
[6] and fails to decrease his speed as may be necessary to avoid colliding with a [(person)
(vehicle)] on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all
persons to use due care.
Provenance
- Source
- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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